Hinged Fork Carriage — 2.5-3 Ton Manual Forklift Attachment, Adjustable Fork Width

This hinged fork carriage is a 50kg manual attachment for 2.5-3 ton forklifts, featuring adjustable fork width from 76mm to 450mm and fork lengths from 920mm to 2440mm to accommodate diverse load sizes and pallet configurations. The hinged fork mount design enables independent fork articulation, allowing each fork to pivot and conform to uneven load surfaces — essential for construction sites, farms, and outdoor material handling where ground conditions are rarely level. Unlike hydraulic tilting carriages that require auxiliary hydraulic circuits, this manual hinged design operates purely through mechanical pivot action, requiring no plumbing modifications and making it compatible with a wider range of forklift models including older machines without auxiliary hydraulics. Constructed from heavy-gauge steel with 1-year warranty coverage on core pin kit components, this carriage includes video outgoing inspection and machinery test reports provided with each unit. Suitable for building material, manufacturing, retail, construction, and energy/mining applications, the wide fork length and width adjustment ranges make it a versatile replacement or upgrade for standard fixed carriages.

Installing a manual hinged fork carriage on a 2.5-3 ton forklift is simpler than hydraulic alternatives, with no hydraulic connections required. Remove the existing forks and carriage from the mast, then mount the new carriage using the factory mast roller channels and mounting brackets. Verify bolt hole alignment and carriage width compatibility before torquing mounting bolts to specification. The adjustable fork width feature (76-450mm) enables quick repositioning for different pallet sizes without removing the carriage — to adjust, loosen the fork locking pins, slide each fork to the desired position, then re-tighten the pins. The hinged pivot points incorporate grease fittings that should be lubricated monthly in normal use or weekly in high-duty-cycle operations; dried hinges cause metal-on-metal wear that rapidly enlarges the pivot pin bores. The fork length adjustment (920-2440mm) is typically set during initial installation by positioning the fork locking collar at the desired length — verify that both forks are set to identical lengths to prevent asymmetric load distribution. Common wear points include hinge pin elongation from dry operation, fork locking pin grooves from frequent width adjustments, and carriage frame stress cracking at the mast roller mounting locations from shock loading during uneven-ground operation.

This hinged carriage is designed for 2.5-3 ton forklifts with fork length 920-2440mm and width 76-450mm adjustment ranges. Confirm your mast dimensions before ordering. Browse our Fork Carriage category for hydraulic tilting carriages and fixed models. For OEM specifications, visit HELI Forklift official site. For bulk orders or custom configurations, contact us. Machinery test report and video inspection provided.

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Each carriage undergoes machinery test report verification and video outgoing inspection. 1-year warranty on core pin kit components. Carton or wooden box packaging. For bulk orders or technical inquiries, contact us.